Professional Bartender with knowledge of spirits and engages customers one-on-one. Friendly, open and committed to building customer base by providing positive service experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender/Key Holder
Great Wagon Road Distillery
09.2020 - Current
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Server/Bartender
Pizza Peel
03.2017 - 04.2020
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Hostess
Fox & Hound
07.2015 - 11.2017
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
Server
Chili's Restaurant
02.2016 - 03.2017
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Upsold high-profit items to enhance sales numbers.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Hostess
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
12.2013 - 12.2014
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
Assistant Equestrian Instructor
Cherry Acres Farm
01.2012 - 01.2016
Taught proper communication and riding commands for optimal control and safety around horses.
Cleaned and maintained facility with 42 horses and adhered to veterinary visit schedule, feeding routines, and cleaning practices.
Diffused potentially dangerous situations between horses and students with practices instilled through experience and repetition.
Caregiver / Nanny
Private Residences
01.2011 - 06.2014
Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
Cashier / Hostess
Dragon Buffet
10.2011 - 12.2013
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Beginning of Wisdom Academy
Denver, NC
05.2014
Skills
Menu Memorization
Health codes compliance
Suggestive Selling
Beverage Preparation
Handling Difficult Customers
Highly reliable
Complex Problem-Solving
Classic cocktails
Timeline
Bartender/Key Holder
Great Wagon Road Distillery
09.2020 - Current
Server/Bartender
Pizza Peel
03.2017 - 04.2020
Server
Chili's Restaurant
02.2016 - 03.2017
Hostess
Fox & Hound
07.2015 - 11.2017
Hostess
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
12.2013 - 12.2014
Assistant Equestrian Instructor
Cherry Acres Farm
01.2012 - 01.2016
Cashier / Hostess
Dragon Buffet
10.2011 - 12.2013
Caregiver / Nanny
Private Residences
01.2011 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Beginning of Wisdom Academy
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